How many points is THESAURUS worth in Scrabble?

THESAURUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THESAURUS?

THESAURUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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THESAURUS

12 pts

THESAURUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. THESAURUS means "book containing lists of synonyms and related words".

Meaning & examples

/θɪˈsɔːɹəs/

noun

A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.
Example: "Roget" is the leading brand name for a print English thesaurus that lists words under general concepts rather than just close synonyms.
A dictionary or encyclopedia.
A hierarchy of subject headings — canonic titles of themes and topics, the titles serving as search keys.

Synonyms: synonymicon

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

book containing lists of synonyms and related words

In a sentence: "The thesaurus is noted."

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Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in THESAURUS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

THESAURUS Scrabble FAQ

Is THESAURUS a Scrabble word?: THESAURUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does THESAURUS mean?: book containing lists of synonyms and related words
How do you use THESAURUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The thesaurus is noted."
How many points is THESAURUS worth in Scrabble?: THESAURUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THESAURUS?: THESAURUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).